Lawrence of Arabia (film)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lawrence-of-arabia-film

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the director?David Lean
2. What is the year of release?1962
3. Who is the main character in the movie Lawrence of Arabia?The main character is T.E. Lawrence, a British archaeologist, military officer, and writer.
4. Why was the movie filmed in Jordan and Spain?It was filmed in the real desert landscapes of Jordan and Spain to show the true look of the desert.

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